Candy Cane Cookies: Discover the Perfect Holiday Recipe!
Delicious and festive Candy Cane Cookies perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red food coloring
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough in half; add peppermint extract and red food coloring to one half.
- Roll out both doughs into ropes and twist them together to form a candy cane shape.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top while still warm.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for extra flair.